Coming from Canada, I had no idea what a pub was like and, still, I found the Hope pretty enjoyable. It is not the atmosphere (even if the music is freakin good!) that is special, it is the people that you can meet in that very place! I've spent 7 months working there and I don't regret a single moment. Go there for the Liverpool games, I bet you'll have a great time!
Cheers to Pete and Theresa!!